Heads-Up: Playing against a single opponent. When you hear or read this term, understand it in its context so you won't be confused. Hand: The cards in a player's hand or one game of poker in which a pot is won. It is also called a "belly buster" and an "inside straight draw." Gutshot: A straight draw that requires a card in the middle to hit to complete the straight. Bankroll: The amount of money you have available with which to play poker over a particular period of time.īlind: Forced bet that must be made before the cards are dealt.īluff: To bet with an inferior hand in the hope that your opponents will fold.īottom Pair: Having a pair containing the lowest card on the board.īutton: A token that represents the dealer position (the last to act in most games after the first round).Ĭall: To place an amount of money equal to a previous opponent's bet.Ĭheck: To decline to bet or to pass when it is your turn to act.Ĭheck-Raise: To check and then raise if an opponent bets.Ĭommunity Cards: Cards placed in the middle of the table and shared by all players.ĭrawing Dead: Drawing to a hand that, even if it hits, will lose to a hand that is already better.Įxpected Value (EV): The average amount you will win when betting in the same situation numerous times.įavorite: To have the best chance to win.įlop: The first three community cards in Texas Hold'em and Omaha.
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